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Africa-Press<\/a> – Kenya<\/a>. <\/strong><\/span>Law Society of Kenya (LSK) President Nelson Havi announced new appointments replacing the embattled CEO Mercy Kalondu Wambua on Friday, July 30.<\/p>\n

In the fresh appointments, Josephat Mutunga Mutisya replaces Wambua as the Secretary of the Council and the CEO.<\/p>\n

Speaking to Kenyans.co.ke Havi confirmed the changes made at the LSK stating that the new CEO will officially take over on March 1, 2022.<\/p>\n

He clarified that according to the society constitution, it requires that they recruit a new CEO six months prior to the date of contract expiry of the sitting one.<\/p>\n

On Thursday, July 29, the labour court extended orders stopping the recruitment of a new CEO.<\/p>\n

Justice Maureen Onyango ordered that the status quo remain up to September 24, 2021, when the court will hear a request by Ms. Wambua to have LSK president Nelson Havi cited for contempt.<\/p>\n

Ms.Wambua’s contract runs till February 2022. She argued that any plans to appoint a new CEO violates her rights.<\/p>\n

In other appointments, Juliette Akoth Jakalia takes over as Director Compliance and Ethics\/ Deputy Secretary of Council.<\/p>\n

Veronicah Achieng Odipo on the other hand takes over as the Director of Practice and Standards.<\/p>\n

Juliette and Veronicah however begin the duties immediately.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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